Some pictures of Timothy October 29, 2009
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While we were on a recent Homeschool Field Trip, a friend of ours took these pictures. She’s obviously very talented.
We didn’t even know she was taking our picture at the time.
Chef Benjamin September 19, 2009
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Benjamin got up this morning and cooked a birthday breakfast of French Toast for us. Here’s a picture of Chef Benjamin. 
Vacationing at Lake Guntersville August 25, 2009
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A couple of weeks ago, we went to Lake Guntersville, Alabama, for our annual summer vacation. The whole extended family went, aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, Grams and BePops. We had a great time!
Uncle Chris brought his boat and we got to cruise up and down the lake site seeing.
If we got hot, we simply stopped and took a swim.
Benjamin, Rachel, and I tried knee boarding for the first time. Benjamin and Rachel popped up like it was old hat. I, well, I eventually got up after 1/2 tank of gas trying.
Lydia took it well that she wasn’t quite big enough to try the knee board. But she wasn’t really dissuaded from pretending.
The rocking of the boat eventually was too much for her, though and most every ride ended in nap.
Timothy wasn’t quite big enough to go boat riding, but he certainly enjoyed the resort’s swimming pool.
We had a great time!
Timothy’s Dedication August 23, 2009
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Last Sunday, we dedicated our ten month old, Timothy, in our Church.
If you’re not familiar with the tradition of baby dedications, it’s a ceremony where we, the parents, acknowledge God’s sovereignty not only in our lives but in the life of our child as well. Before our church family we pray to God, asking for His grace and wisdom in raising our child. We also pray that our child might one day trust Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Our Church family also promises to help us to raise our child in a loving and Christ-centered environment. It’s a joyous day for everyone.
Lydia “reads” Timothy a book July 15, 2009
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Lydia decided to “read” Timothy a book this evening after church. Timothy found it hilarious.
Pretty, Pretty Prince? June 7, 2009
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Benjamin and Rachel are really good at entertaining and watching over Lydia and Timothy when I have to leave the room or finish a chore. Yesterday, I left Rachel in charge for about 5 minutes. When I returned, this is what I found.
One of Rachel’s favorite games is Pretty, Pretty Princess. The object of the game is to collect all of your matching pieces of jewelry so you can go to the ball. Joe ROCKS at this game 
! Apparently, Timothy is a chip off the old block.
(We’ll be saving this picture to show at his rehearsal dinner).
Double Digits May 23, 2009
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I have a hard time believing it could be, but Benjamin has hit the big 10. I am sad for me, but so excited for him. He’s a great kid, but I just don’t like to see him getting so big. Part of me despperately wants to set the ceiling at about 5 years old, but alas, I can’t and would regret seeing all my children can become and do if I really had that power.
Aunt Sheryl came out and we celebrated Benjamin’s birthday with his favorite meal- Build Your Own Dinner. Here are some of our favorite creations.
Rachel’s kayaker.
Sleeping Sombrero Man
Frankenstein
A crab.
And we topped it all off with a pecan pie- one of Benjamin’s favorite desserts.
School Year Wrap-Up May 19, 2009
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As the days get longer and warmer, children (and teachers) all over start getting antsy for the end of school. Homeschoolers are no exception. Each May we look forward to those events that signal that summer is rapidly approaching and mark the accomplishments of the term. Last Tuesday was the last class day in our enrichment program, last night we had our art show, and today was Field Day.
From the Art Show
Rachel’s lovely watercolor frog. She is a frog lover like her cousin Sarah Elizabeth.
Benjamin took Oil Painting this year. This is one of our favorites.
A colorful still life Rachel cut out in her mixed media class.
This includes an interesting reflection and could be displayed this way or upside down.
From Field Day
I love the classic drag-your-partner, win-at-all-costs going on to the left of Benjamin.
Rachel was quite happy with this ribbon because 3 is her favorite number.
The “Pillowcase Race.” I distracted him so Benjamin was slow getting out of the gate.
I only saw one child cheat and hold the ball on the spoon with his finger while running.
Lydia may have been too young to compete, but she didn’t miss out on the best part- Snow Cones!
A message from the Ad Council May 13, 2009
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This is your daughter.
This is your daughter when she’s found Mommy’s makeup drawer.
Any questions?
Out of the mouth of babes May 11, 2009
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Lydia’s vocabulary has grown considerably over the past few months and she seems very pleased about it. And so are we! She can communicate much better now, telling us what she wants rather than playing a frustrating form of toddler charades until we figure out what it is that she’s trying to say.
She frequently points at something and calls it by name as if to make sure we know that she knows what it is.
Her pronunciation, however, has lagged a bit behind her growing vocabulary. Sometimes when she says something, it’s not quite as clear as it could be. But that’ll come with time. In the meantime, it can be a source of great amusement.
For example it tickles us when she points at the goats and says quite confidently “Look, dolts. Dolts, Mommy, dolts”.
She probably more accurate than she realizes.
